Invitation for Pre-Qualification
For Applicability Evaluation of Pipeline Heating Systems for
Methane Hydrate Production(No. JMH-23-004)

Japan Methane Hydrate Operating Co., Ltd.

21st April 2023

Invitation for Pre-Qualification for Applicability Evaluation of Pipeline Heating Systems for
Methane Hydrate Production (No. JMH-23-004)

1.

OUTLINE OF THE WORK

1.1

Japan Methane Hydrate Operating Co., Ltd. (JMH) is a member of the MH21-S R&D consortium(MH21-S) having conducted the research and development project for the pore-filling type ofmethane hydrate to achieve an objective of the Japanese Government's Plan for the Developmentof Marine Energy and Mineral Resources under the supervision and finance of the Ministry ofEconomy, Trade and Industry (METI).
JMH, being tasked with optimizing the design of subsea production system for future mid-term
methane hydrate production test, requires the expertise of an experienced contractor to carry out
the study covering the following 4 main aspects:(i) Comparison of Pipeline Heating Systems(ii) Quick Evaluation of Heating Systems(iii) High level review and recommendations for Mid Term Production Test(iv) Budgetary Estimation of the Heating System

1.2TermFrom Mid June 2023 to 31st August 2023

1.3

BudgetTotal budget is equal to or below JPY 5,000,000. This is NOT the contract price and is themaximum limit of the budget. The contract price shall NOT exceed the above-mentioned budget.

2.

INVITATION

2.1

JMH invites entities which are able to provide the services outlined in Section 1 above. Entities
which intend to participate are requested to submit the documents specified in Section 3 for prequalification by the date and time specified in Section 4.

2.2

JMH will invite the pre-qualified entities to submit tender proposals in May 2023.

3.

SUBMISSION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION

3.1

A letter to declare intention to participate in the tender process

3.2

Corporate outline: a brochure and/or other explanatory documents

3.3

Documents to show the applicant's experiences within ten (10) years and abilities in the following
respects:(i) Experiences in developing Technical Qualification Process of R&D for system for subsea oil& gas production.
(ii) Technical expertise within the following areas: subsea production systems and subsea
pipelines/flowlines.
(iii) Experiences and Technical Knowledge for Methane Hydrate Production.
(iv) Company organization and number of employees for each units/departments to executesame or similar scope of work.

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Invitation for Pre-Qualification for Applicability Evaluation of Pipeline Heating Systems for
Methane Hydrate Production (No. JMH-23-004)(v)

Number of experienced employees to execute similar scope conducted by clients and/oroperators(vi) Number of experienced employees to execute similar scope for subsea production systemand subsea pipelines

4.

CLOSING DATE AND TIME
Documents specified above in Section 3 shall be delivered to JMH via email to the address:tender.admin@jmh.co.jp, not later than 8th May, 2023 15:00 hours JST.

5.

REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION
Questions and requests for clarification on this Invitation to Pre-Qualification shall be submitted
in writing via email to the address: tender.admin@jmh.co.jp, not later than 28th April, 2023 15:00
hours JST.
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